Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey


Latest Episodes

Ep. 151: The Ups and Downs of Going Out of Town
May 24, 2021

In the special segment “Mom Wins,” Shanna talks about her unusual phobia and how she handled it during a family vacation, and Laura recounts how she dealt with a potentially stressful weekend away from home. Also, Laura describes her family’s whirlwind we

Ep. 150: Sensory Overload
May 17, 2021

Shanna and Laura interview Alison Locke and John Nelson from the Sensory Overload podcast about their experience raising a daughter with autism. Also, Laura talks about tracking her newborn’s naps, and Shanna reports on her toddler’s reemerging separation

Ep. 149: Rashes, Vaccines and Bedtime Routines
May 10, 2021

Laura reports on her newborn’s 2-month vaccinations and new bedtime routine, and Shanna talks about how her toddler’s potty-training reset has taken a surprising turn. Also, in the special segment “Mom Confessions,” they divulge some of their deepest, dar

Ep. 148: Parenting Mistakes
May 03, 2021

In the segment “Today I Learned,” Shanna and Laura discuss whether it’s possible to get pregnant when you’re already pregnant, and they talk about a rare childhood condition that makes combing kids’ hair harder than it already is. Also, Shanna recounts a

Ep. 147: A Newborn Sleep Victory
April 25, 2021

In the segment “Loose Ends,” Laura and Shanna give updates on topics they’ve left hanging in previous episodes, including whether Laura is still tandem nursing her newborn and two-year-old, whether Shanna’s girls still use any of the big-ticket toys she b

Bonus: Pregnancy, Parenting and Trying to Conceive During a Pandemic
April 23, 2021

In part 12 of their “Momming During Coronavirus” bonus series, Laura and Shanna hear from listeners around the world about what life has been like during the last year of the COVID pandemic. From trying to conceive to being pregnant, to parenting babies a

Ep. 146: Mom Hacks for Newborn Bath Time, Brushing Teeth and More!
April 19, 2021

In the segment “What the Hack?” Shanna and Laura share their favorite mom hacks, including the best way to give a newborn a bath, a super trick to get your toddler to cooperate while brushing teeth and more! Also, Laura reports on her six-week postpartum

Ep. 145: Sneaking Up on Your Kids When They Sleep
April 12, 2021

In the segment “Gripe Water,” Laura and Shanna vent about the ridiculously annoying things they’ve come across lately, including a popular children’s book, tiny pockets and more! Also, Shanna reports on her toddler’s budding curiosity about human emotions

Ep. 144: Nannies, Nuggets and Nefarious Namesakes
April 05, 2021

In the segment “Internet Insanity,” Shanna and Laura dive into the wild worlds of Nugget obsession, traitorous Facebook-group members, questionable baby names and more! Also, Laura reports on her monthly photo shoot with her four-week-old newborn and wond

Ep. 143: Language Leaps and Baby Blowouts
March 29, 2021

Shanna discusses her toddler’s recent language development, and Laura reports on her toddler’s struggles to adjust to having a new baby in the house. Also, in this week’s special segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out,” Laura and Shanna talk about the parenting-re